Looking into your family history on Ancestry might lead you to some surprising discoveries, like finding out that your great-grandfather Edward was often called "Ed," or that your great-great-aunt Elizabeth went by "Elsie." By learning more about these nicknames, you can gain a deeper understanding of your family's past and the people who shaped it.
Get ready to dive into the world of "E" nicknames on this page, where we'll explore the fascinating origins and meanings behind these nicknames. We'll cover everything from "Evelyn" to "Eddie," and you'll leave with a better understanding of your ancestors and the people who made your family history possible.
Female Names Starting with "E"
Edith - Eddie, Edie
Edwina - Eddie, Edie
Elaine - Lainey
Eleanor - Elaine, Ellen, Ellie, Lenora, Nora
Elizabeth - Betsy, Bess, Bessie, Betty, Eliza, Liz, Liza, Libby
Elouise - Louise
Emeline - Emily, Emma, Emmy, Milly
Emilia - Em, Emmy, Mia
Emily - Emmy, Millie, Emma
Erica - Ricki
Estelle/Estella - Stella, Essy
Esther - Hetty, Hettie, Essie
Eugenie - Jeannie
Eunice - Nicey, pronouced Ne-cee
Evaline - Eva, Eve, Lena
Evelyn - Eve, Evie, Lynn
Male Names Starting with "E"
Ebenezer - Ebbie, Eben, Eb
Edmond - Ed
Edmund - Ed, Ted, Ned
Edward - Ed, Ted, Ned
Edwin - Ed, Ned
Elias - Eli, Lee, Lias
Elijah - Eli
Elwood - Woody
Emanuel - Manuel, Manny
Emery - Em
Emmanuel - Manny
Eric - Rick, Ricky
Ernest - Ernie
Eugene - Gene
Ezekiel - Zeke
Ezra - Ez
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